New 45-hour work week, including mealtimes, pushed to Jan 1

S VinothaaPublished: Aug 26, 2022 10:59 AM | Updated: Aug 26, 2022 12:41 PM

The government will postpone the implementation of all amendments to the Employment Act 1955/22 to Jan 1 next year, said Human Resources Minister M Saravanan.

The decision, which received the Cabinet’s nod, includes the implementation of the 45 hours per week work limit.

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